Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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Instant Pot Butter Chicken

A quick and easy version of the popular restaurant dish you'll love to make at home.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce or passata, 453g
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder mild
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter cubed, unsalted
  • 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream if you prefer
  • 2 lb chicken thigh meat diced, 900g

Instructions

  1. Add the tomato sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, mild curry powder, Garam Masala, paprika, salt, and onion powder (if using) and mix together.
  2. Add in the diced chicken thighs and butter.
  3. Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
  4. Select Pressure Cooker / Manual Setting, and set to high pressure for 6 minutes.
  5. When cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before performing a quick pressure release.
  6. Remove the chicken pieces from the Instant Pot, turn the Instant Pot back on to the Sauté mode add in the coconut milk, stir to combine, and let simmer for a few minutes for the butter sauce to thicken.
  7. When done, switch off the heat, add the chicken pieces back in, adjust any seasonings, and then serve.
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Notes

  • There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.
  • I add in 1/2 teaspoon onion powder as I love that extra flavor.
  • To reduce calories, omit the butter, use skinless chicken breast, low fat coconut milk, or half and half.
  • I prefer less butter, but feel free to double the amount of butter if you like.
  • Use canned coconut milk, not coconut milk from a carton.
  • Like a little heat? Then use spicy curry powder or add in some red pepper flakes.
  • If you prefer the sauce a little runnier, then skip the thickening step.
  • I prefer a slightly sharper curry so I only add 3/4 of a cup of coconut milk or heavy cream when making this.
  • You can start with frozen diced chicken thighs but be aware that it will take a little longer for Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
  • Cooking time listed does not include time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, or for the pressure to release.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 149mg (50%) Sodium 537mg (22%) Potassium 727mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 597IU (12%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Potassium 727mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 597IU 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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